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Cabinet reshuffle looms
News, Published on 18/04/2024
» A forthcoming cabinet reshuffle is likely to be finalised next week even though the changes, largely affecting the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are far from settled in some key posts, according to a source.
Save children from toy pods
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2024
» The news about "toy pods" -- a new type of e-cigarette that is proving popular among young students -- might be quite shocking for parents. The lukewarm reaction from the government is more shocking still.
New board likely to review National Telecom's 700MHz plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/10/2023
» The portion of the 700-megahertz spectrum operated by National Telecom (NT) is likely to face a review when its new board is appointed in the near future as the project could be deemed an unworthy investment causing a long-term financial burden for the state enterprise.
DES Ministry vows to tackle online fraud
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/09/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry promises to establish a centre to monitor and track suspicious financial transactions by the end of this year as a new tool against rampant online fraud and call centre scams, says DES Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
New minister scraps threat to block Facebook
Post Reporters, Published on 07/09/2023
» The new digital economy and society minister has withdrawn his predecessor’s threat to close Thai access to Facebook in retaliation for its inability to curb rampant scam ads.
Clear path needed as satellites retired
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/09/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is asking for cooperation from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to set a clear direction following the expiry of the Thaicom 4 satellite's engineering lifespan in 2024, allowing the satellite to fall out of the 119.5° East orbit slot.
Authorities ramp up awareness of scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/08/2023
» As online scams remain rampant and in recent cases scammers are using the names of high-profile businesspeople to lure the public to invest with them, local authorities are lining up to advise people to be cautious and verify the authenticity of any links or messages sent to them.
Facebook faces online fraud lawsuits
Business, Published on 22/08/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry will request a criminal court order this month to shut down Facebook in Thailand, alleging that the platform has been an accomplice with scammers in deceiving people to invest with them.
Digital minister wants to shutter Facebook over scam ads
Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2023
» Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn will seek a court order late this month to close Facebook services in the kingdom, accusing the operator of failing to block fraudulent advertisements that caused huge damage to people.
Prawit not quitting politics just yet, 'willing' to accept new govt post
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/08/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is not leaving politics just yet and has never knocked back the prospect of a post in the next government, deputy PPRP leader Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said.